DERMAL FILLERS PRE & POST CARE INSTRUCTIONS
WHAT TO EXPECT AND HOW TO PREPARE
Pre-Treatment Instructions:
1) Dermal fillers must not be administered if you have had any vaccines, immunizations, procedures, illnesses, or dental work in the past two weeks and for an additional two weeks after fillers.
2) Do not use dermal fillers if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, are allergic to any of the ingredients, suffer from any neurological or autoimmune disorders, are experiencing any cold or flu-like symptoms, or have any active inflammatory processes (cysts, pimples, rashes, hives).
3) For optimal results, and to minimize the chance of bleeding or bruising at the injection site, please avoid all blood-thinning medications and supplements for one week prior to your appointment. This includes over-the-counter medication such as aspirin and ibuprofen. Also avoid herbal supplements such as garlic, vitamin E, ginko biloba, St. John's Wort and omega-3 capsules. If you have a cardiovascular history, please check with your doctor prior to stopping use of aspirin. Do not drink alcoholic beverages 24 hours before or after your treatment to avoid extra bruising.
4) Inform your provider if you have a history of Perioral Herpes (fever blisters) to receive advice on antiviral therapy prior to treatment. (Valtrex 500 mg BID, 5 days, start 2 days prior to treatment)
5) Avoid topical products such as Tretinoin (Retin-A) retinols, retinoids, glycolic acid, alpha hydroxy acid, or any "anti-aging" products for two days before and after treatment.
6) Avoid wearing makeup the day of procedure to reduce risk of infection.
7) Snitize your phone before putting it to your face and try to talk on speaker phone as much as you can day of.
8) Sanitize car keys and practice good handwashing to prevent microbials from being on the treatment area.
Post-Treatment Instructions:
1) Avoid significant movement or massage of the treated area unless instructed by provider.
2) Avoid strenuous exercise or anything that increases your heart rate for 24 hours. • Avoid extensive sun or heat for 72 hours (no sauna, hot tub).
3) Avoid consuming excess amounts of alcohol or salts to avoid excessive swelling.
4) You may apply a cool compress or ice pack for 15 minutes each hour while awake to reduce swelling. •
5) Use Tylenol (acetaminophen) for discomfort. No NSAIDs (ibuprofen, aspirin) for 24 hours as they can increase bleeding.
6) Try to sleep face up and slightly elevated if you experience swelling.
7) You will want to use the Lorenol Post Treatment cream given to you by your injector on the treatment area. Or, you can take Arnica (found in health food stores) to help with the bruising and swelling.
8) Ice for the first few days to help with swelling and bruising.
9) Wait a minimum of two weeks before dental work, immunizations, or laser treatments.
Dermal fillers last, on average, 6-12 months with some lasting 24 months. It is recommended at the time of your treatment to schedule your next appointment to maximize your benefit. Typically, this is best done two weeks post-treatment. The most typical side effects are bruising, swelling, and redness. These are temporary and will resolve. However, please call the office at 470-922-5888 to notify us if you experience any additional side effects.
